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OV59 UKH

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,880 mi
Last recorded141,880 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 141,880 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tail lamp unit damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2025 141,880 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tail lamp unit damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2024 133,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 133,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 126,310 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 119,694 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint boot perished

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front ball joint boot perished

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-65-16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-65-16c (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe corroded and leaking (2.1.5 (a))

both front wheels damaged on inner beads

exhaust heat shield loose

rear bumper damage both corners near reflectors

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-65-16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-65-16c (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe corroded and leaking (2.1.5 (a))

both front wheels damaged on inner beads

exhaust heat shield loose

rear bumper damage both corners near reflectors

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,438 miles

Central exhaust middle section outer skin coming away

Front obstructions on dashboard limiting drivers view of road

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack gaiter has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster lens is cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay exhaust turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 105,438 miles

Central exhaust middle section outer skin coming away

Front obstructions on dashboard limiting drivers view of road

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack gaiter has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster lens is cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay exhaust turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,260 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,740 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 83,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,591 miles

exhaust deteriated

oil just above minimum

tailgate difficult to close

washers poor

Fail 18 Mar 2016 67,449 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper/wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriated

oil just above minimum

tailgate difficult to close

washers poor

Fail 17 Mar 2015 56,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 47,497 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,181 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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OV59 UKH is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 78,643 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV59 UKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OV59 UKH registered?

OV59 UKH is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 24 February 2010.

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